Message in a Bottle

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on a true story Nicholas Sparks heard from his father.
• The main character, Garrett Blake, was inspired by Nicholas Sparks' brother, who also lost his wife.
• The novel was adapted into a film of the same name in 1999, starring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright.
• The book explores themes of love, loss, and hope, making it one of Sparks' most emotionally rich works.
• The setting of the novel, Wilmington, North Carolina, is a real city frequently mentioned in Sparks' works.